Surgical Technologist Women's Services

The birth of a child is exciting intense and deeply meaningful and you understand the full range of emotions that come with it. Thats why you work to create an environment that is safe welcoming and nurturing for patients and their families.

Whether youre supporting care in Labor & Delivery Family Birth Centers or Newborn Nurseries you bring both compassion and clinical skill to every moment. From ensuring surgical sites are sterile and fully equipped to providing basic patient care with a gentle touch you embody Legacys mission: making life better for others.

If this sounds like you we invite you to apply for this Surgical Technologist position.

• Functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering family-centered care across Womens Services units including Labor & Delivery Family Birth Centers and Newborn Nurseries.

• Assists at the surgical field passing instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team.

• Participates in the preparation and setup of surgical suites maintaining sterile technique while managing instruments and supplies for various procedures.

• Provides basic patient care and unit support under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Performs a broad range of essential tasks that support safe and efficient patient care but do not require RN-level licensure or skills.

Experience:

• 1 year Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Womens Services experience preferred.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or completion of a military training program for surgical technologists.

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• As of January 1 2017 in lieu of the formal Surg Tech training program requirement may substitute professional experience if candidate has worked 2 out of last 3 years as Surgical Technologist.

Skills:

• Basic level patient care skills per requirements of the position.
• Basic medical terminology.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
• Ability to understand and apply principles of sterile technique and surgical procedures within the scope of the position
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to a changing environment and circumstances.

• American Heart Association approved BLS certification required.
• For new hires after July 1 2016 not meeting the previous experience provision noted in the Education section:
  • Current certification as Surgical Technologist or certification as Surgical Technologist within 12 months of graduation from Surg Tech program.
• Washington: Registered Surgical Technologist (RST) with State of WA required.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People Our Patients Our Communities Our World. Above all we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion or creed citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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